Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 603 · 40 questions

Word tip (The sentence explains the word): Find the hard word and read the whole sentence around it. Look for the clue: an example, a reason, a result or an opposite. Put your meaning in place of the word and check that the sentence still makes sense.

1. 1.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) quick (b) excited (c) unwilling (d) proud
2. 2.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very pleasant (b) too much to stand (c) very mild (d) very cool
3. 3.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) not deep (c) very painful (d) very deep
4. 4.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very thirsty (c) very proud (d) very sleepy
5. 5.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) very clean (c) bright and cheerful (d) strange and scary
6. 6.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very funny (c) very long (d) clear and easy
7. 7.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) puzzled (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) pleased
8. 8.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) angry (b) rude (c) friendly (d) sleepy
9. 9.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) grand and rich (b) very short (c) very sad (d) simple and plain
10. 10.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) polite (b) lazy (c) rude (d) slow
11. 11.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) hard to resist (b) ugly (c) tiny (d) burnt
12. 12.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very fresh (b) very wet (c) very cold (d) very hot
13. 13.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) very dangerous (c) amazingly beautiful (d) very ugly
14. 14.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) hardworking (c) careless (d) lazy
15. 15.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) dirty
16. 16.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) useless (b) very important (c) harmful (d) tasty
17. 17.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) happy (b) short (c) soft (d) non-stop
18. 18.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) noisy (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) hungry
19. 19.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very sleepy (c) very hungry (d) very angry
20. 20.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sleepy (c) sad (d) noisy and lively
21. 21.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very sweet (c) very cheap (d) very strong
22. 22.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very rude (c) short and clear (d) long and confusing
23. 23.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) quiet and polite (b) sleepy (c) sad (d) noisy and rough
24. 24.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) firm, not changing mind (c) scared (d) unsure
25. 25.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) faint (c) strong-smelling (d) sweet-smelling
26. 26.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very excited (c) very angry (d) very proud
27. 27.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) tiny (c) gentle (d) lazy
28. 28.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very smooth (b) newly built (c) very wide (d) blocked with traffic
29. 29.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careful (b) fast (c) noisy (d) careless
30. 30.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a hug (b) an argument (c) a game (d) a gift
31. 31.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very rich (c) very tired (d) very angry
32. 32.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) freed (c) caught (d) helped
33. 33.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) clear (c) cloudy and dark (d) very cold
34. 34.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) easily frightened (c) very hungry (d) very playful
35. 35.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) easy (b) dangerous (c) flat (d) safe
36. 36.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) sweet-smelling (c) very bright (d) very small
37. 37.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careful (b) very careless (c) very lazy (d) very fast
38. 38.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very lazy (b) careful with money (c) very rich (d) very generous
39. 39.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) curious (d) lazy
40. 40.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very heavy (b) letting light through (c) very dark (d) very thick

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